How Do I
Crafts
Do It & Make it Yourself
Looking for ways to stay busy and save money? Check out some of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s craft and do-it-yourself collections listed below:
Auto Repair
Are you interested in changing your car's bodily fluids? Check out the library's car repair databases, books and links to web resources.
Are you interested in changing your car's bodily fluids? Check out the library's car repair databases, books and links to web resources.
Beadwork
Add some pizzazz to your outfits with color-coordinated jewelry that you make yourself. The Library has plenty of books to give you ideas for necklaces, earrings and bracelets.
Add some pizzazz to your outfits with color-coordinated jewelry that you make yourself. The Library has plenty of books to give you ideas for necklaces, earrings and bracelets.
Brew Craft
How about brewing your own beer on these cold winter days? Then you'll have something refreshing to drink when the weather warms up...
How about brewing your own beer on these cold winter days? Then you'll have something refreshing to drink when the weather warms up...
Crocheting
All the benefits of knitting, but just one needle!
All the benefits of knitting, but just one needle!
Cross-Stitch
Make a sampler for a wedding or birth, or just decorate your dish towels. A simple stitch that is great for the beginning embroiderer!
Make a sampler for a wedding or birth, or just decorate your dish towels. A simple stitch that is great for the beginning embroiderer!
Embroidery & Needlepoint
Curl up in front of the fire, explore your creativity, and decorate your home and wardrobe.
Curl up in front of the fire, explore your creativity, and decorate your home and wardrobe.
Garden Crafts
Do you have a green thumb and crafty fingers? Here are some ideas for combining them.
Do you have a green thumb and crafty fingers? Here are some ideas for combining them.
Glass Work
If you are interested in glass blowing, lamp work or glass bead making, check out these resources!
If you are interested in glass blowing, lamp work or glass bead making, check out these resources!
Knitting
Knitting is hitting a peak of popularity these days and here are a few titles that can help you get started, plus some to try once you've mastered the basics!
Knitting is hitting a peak of popularity these days and here are a few titles that can help you get started, plus some to try once you've mastered the basics!
Needlecrafts (General)
Don't know which one you want to try? These titles will help you learn the basics of knitting, crocheting, and embroidery.
Don't know which one you want to try? These titles will help you learn the basics of knitting, crocheting, and embroidery.
Pittsburgh Organizations
Do you want to connect with other crafty people? Check out these local groups! Do you want to help artisans here and around the world? Check here too.
Do you want to connect with other crafty people? Check out these local groups! Do you want to help artisans here and around the world? Check here too.
Pottery
Whether you are into handbuilding or wheelthrowing, sculpture or functional dishware, the library has books and videos to help you out.
Whether you are into handbuilding or wheelthrowing, sculpture or functional dishware, the library has books and videos to help you out.
Quilting
From the basics to the individual patterns, how-to guides on quilting abound! Why not try one of these titles for instruction and inspiration?
From the basics to the individual patterns, how-to guides on quilting abound! Why not try one of these titles for instruction and inspiration?
Sewing
Sewing is one of those crafts that once you get started, you can change your world: you can make clothes that actually fit, pillows and curtains the exact color you want, beautiful gifts for friends and family.
Sewing is one of those crafts that once you get started, you can change your world: you can make clothes that actually fit, pillows and curtains the exact color you want, beautiful gifts for friends and family.
Textiles
Look here for general resources covering anything having to do with textiles and fabrics.
Look here for general resources covering anything having to do with textiles and fabrics.
Toymaking
It's never too early to start thinking about making toys for your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews for the next holiday season. And some of these toys you might just want to make for yourself!
It's never too early to start thinking about making toys for your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews for the next holiday season. And some of these toys you might just want to make for yourself!
Woodworking
Whether you are interested in woodcarving, cabinet making, or creating storage in your home, the library has many books to give you ideas!
Whether you are interested in woodcarving, cabinet making, or creating storage in your home, the library has many books to give you ideas!
CLP Craft Events
Kids Create
South Side
Friday, May 24 at 10:00 AM
School age fun: Friday Fun Days
Friday, May 24 at 10:00 AM
Hill District
Friday, May 24 at 3:30 PM
Book Adventures: Mapping the World
Friday, May 24 at 3:30 PM
West End
Saturday, May 25 at 10:30 AM
Crochet & Knitting Club
Saturday, May 25 at 10:30 AM
Knoxville
Saturday, May 25 at 1:00 PM
Crochet Corner
Saturday, May 25 at 1:00 PM
Homewood
Saturday, May 25 at 1:00 PM
Inclusive Storytime
Saturday, May 25 at 1:00 PM
Children's - Main
Sunday, May 26 at 2:00 PM
Kids Create
Sunday, May 26 at 2:00 PM
South Side
Tuesday, May 28 at 10:00 AM
Teen Tuesdays
Tuesday, May 28 at 10:00 AM
Sheraden
Tuesday, May 28 at 3:30 PM
TEEN TIME
Tuesday, May 28 at 3:30 PM
Knoxville
Tuesday, May 28 at 4:00 PM
Teen Time Tuesdays
Tuesday, May 28 at 4:00 PM
Allegheny
Tuesday, May 28 at 4:00 PM
Teen Thing
Tuesday, May 28 at 4:00 PM
Carrick
Tuesday, May 28 at 4:30 PM
Open LABS
Tuesday, May 28 at 4:30 PM
Allegheny
Tuesday, May 28 at 5:00 PM
Kids Create
Tuesday, May 28 at 5:00 PM
South Side
Wednesday, May 29 at 10:00 AM
Kids Create
Wednesday, May 29 at 10:00 AM
South Side
Thursday, May 30 at 10:00 AM
Family Fun: Storytime!
Thursday, May 30 at 10:00 AM
Mt. Washington
Thursday, May 30 at 11:00 AM
Yarn Dames!
Thursday, May 30 at 11:00 AM
Hill District
Thursday, May 30 at 1:00 PM
Tween Scene
Thursday, May 30 at 1:00 PM
Hill District
Thursday, May 30 at 3:30 PM
School-Age Fun: Kids' Club
Thursday, May 30 at 3:30 PM
Allegheny
Thursday, May 30 at 3:30 PM
Teen Time
Thursday, May 30 at 3:30 PM
Downtown & Business
Thursday, May 30 at 3:30 PM
Teen Time
Thursday, May 30 at 3:30 PM
Homewood
Thursday, May 30 at 4:00 PM
Open LABS
Thursday, May 30 at 4:00 PM
Allegheny
Thursday, May 30 at 5:00 PM
Kids Create
Thursday, May 30 at 5:00 PM
South Side
Friday, May 31 at 10:00 AM
Crochet & Knitting Club
Friday, May 31 at 10:00 AM
Knoxville
Saturday, June 1 at 1:00 PM
Sensory Storytime
Saturday, June 1 at 1:00 PM
Children's - Main
Sunday, June 2 at 2:00 PM
Teen Lounge
Sunday, June 2 at 2:00 PM
South Side
Monday, June 3 at 4:00 PM
Teen Time
Monday, June 3 at 4:00 PM
Lawrenceville
Monday, June 3 at 4:30 PM
TEEN TIME
Monday, June 3 at 4:30 PM
Knoxville
Tuesday, June 4 at 4:00 PM
Teen Time
Tuesday, June 4 at 4:00 PM
Woods Run
Tuesday, June 4 at 4:00 PM
Teen Time Tuesdays
Tuesday, June 4 at 4:00 PM
Allegheny
Tuesday, June 4 at 4:00 PM
Teen Thing
Tuesday, June 4 at 4:00 PM
Carrick
Tuesday, June 4 at 4:30 PM
Tuesday, June 4 at 4:30 PM
